Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1753: Requires driver's license applicants who are required to take the road skills test to successfully complete an online road safety course prior to taking the road skills test
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 302, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to driver's education requirements. Section A. Chapter 302, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 302.360, to read as follows: 302.360. 1. Beginning August 28, 2028, any driver's license applicant required under this chapter to take a road skills test shall successfully complete an online road safety course prior to taking the road skills test. The online road safety course shall consist of at least five hours of instruction on the (2) Vehicle-related crash and fatality awareness and pre.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 302, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to driver's education requirements. Section A. Chapter 302, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 302.360, to read as follows: 302.360. 1. Beginning August 28, 2028, any driver's license applicant required under this chapter to take a road skills test shall successfully complete an online road safety course prior to taking the road skills test. The online road safety course shall consist of at least five hours of instruction on the (2) Vehicle-related crash and fatality awareness and prevention; (3) Common safe driving habits; and (4) Law enforcement procedures for traffic stops and appropriate interactions, including drivers' and passengers' rights. 2. Before January 1, 2028, the department of public safety shall develop and accredit, or contract with a third-party organization to develop and accredit, an online road safety course. The department of public safety shall consult and collaborate with appropriate traffic safety organizations regarding the course curriculum. 3. The department of revenue shall integrate the course onto its website for accessibility to the public. 4. The Missouri state highway patrol shall ensure that only persons who have successfully completed the online road safety course are permitted to take the road skills EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the …